The Imo State Government has formally commenced payment of the newly approved ₦104,000minimum wage to its civil servants, fulfilling a promise made by Governor Hope Uzodimma.State workers received payment alerts reflecting their new earnings over the weekend, promptingwidespread jubilation across the state. Many workers expressed gratitude to God andcommended the governor for fulfilling his pledge….
President Bola Tinubu has declared that he has a mission to unite Nigerians and assured Christian communities in Northern Nigeria of his administration’s commitment to ensuring fairness among all religions in the country.This is just as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned President Tinubu’s decision to visit Plateau State yesterday, saying that Tinubu attended…
The United States Department of Homeland Security is preparing to introduce a new initiative that would grant unaccompanied migrant teenagers a one-time payment of $2,500 if they agree to voluntarily return to their home countries, CNN reported on Saturday. According to an administration memo cited by the outlet, the pilot programme would begin with 17-year-old…
The Federal Government has formally added Edo State to the alignment of the Lagos-CalabarCoastal Highway project, increasing the highway’s total length by about 100 kilometres. Theannouncement was made by the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, during a gala held inBenin City.The original route of the Coastal Highway was estimated at about 700 km. With…
Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced today to 50 months (4 years and 2 months) in federal prisonfollowing his conviction on two counts of transportation for prostitution. The ruling came fromU.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian in Manhattan. Combs had been held in custody since his arrest in September 2024 and will receive credit forthe 13 months…
Barcelona have confirmed that teenage star Lamine Yamal will sit out for two to three weeksfollowing a recurrence of a groin injury, ruling him out of Spain’s upcoming World Cupqualifying matches. The club’s medical update states that the discomfort in the pubic area re-emerged after Yamaltook part in Barcelona’s Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain….
Former England forward and media pundit Gary Lineker has publicly apologised to Nigerianstriker Victor Osimhen for remarks he made regarding Osimhen’s transfer to Galatasaray,admitting that his earlier criticisms were unfounded. In comments carried by Soccernet.ng, Lineker acknowledged that in interviews and podcasts, hehad implied that Osimhen sometimes “goes missing,” suggesting inconsistency in the forward’savailability and…
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has relieved all Commissioners and other public officers of their duties. Speaking at Government House, Port Harcourt, during a valedictory session with his cabinet to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary on Wednesday, Fubara said the decision was based on the Supreme Court judgment that affected their appointments. In February…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has suspended its nationwide strike against Dangote Petroleum Refinery after the intervention of the Federal Government, but warned that the suspension is only temporary. This comes after the Federal Government announced that it has brokered peace in the face-off between the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and…
As Nigeria marked its 65th Independence anniversary, the Minister of the Federal CapitalTerritory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, declared Abuja one of the safest places to live in the country.Speaking during the celebrations, Wike attributed the capital city’s relative peace and security tothe proactive measures taken by the government and the commitment of residents to peacefulcoexistence.“Abuja today…
